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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung WB350F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was unveiled 23 months prior to the WB350F making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the TS20 matches up vs the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung WB350F

 TS20 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic TS20

 WB350F TS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 23 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung WB350F

 TS20 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung WB350F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS20 against the WB350F.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and WB350F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older TS20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
Samsung WB350F Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average (142g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
70
lighter than average (142 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (276g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging features
Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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fairly wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Samsung WB350F
Also called Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-31 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $179 $260